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SABIC and Chongqing Government Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build Engineering Thermoplastics Compounding Plant
SABIC’s Third Chinese Manufacturing Investment Announcement in 2011 - November 18, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Excellent Poly Bags Showcases Customizable Poly Bag Packaging for Food Manufacturers and Merchants
Excellent Poly Bags is currently promoting its food grade plastic packaging options for merchants and manufacturers, including staple packs for high-speed production and durable storage. - October 28, 2011 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
Plastic Adds Magic to Newest Silkscreens by Eugene Brodsky
An exhibition of silkscreen and mixed media paintings by famed New York artist Eugene Brodsky opens on October 27, 2011, at the Sears-Peyton Gallery, 210 Eleventh Avenue, New York, New York. The solo exhibition, which will run through December 10, 2011, features a series of recent work that employs... - October 27, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Excellent Poly Bags Promotes Sustainability Through the Use of Poly Bag Packaging
By supplying a newly expanded selection of green polyethylene bags and packaging products, Excellent Poly Bags is giving businesses bagging options that are both sustainable and functional. - October 26, 2011 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
SABIC Receives 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award for Innovation in Sustainability
SABIC was recently honored by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) with a 2011 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) award in Washington, D.C. - October 26, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
E&T Plastics Appoints Pam Aungst as E-Commerce Manager
E&T Plastics (http://www.e-tplastics.com), a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Aungst to the newly created position of E-Commerce Manager. Aungst is based at the company’s Teterboro, New Jersey location, where she is... - October 25, 2011 - E&T Plastics
SABIC Helps Meccano de Mexico Break New Ground with First Concrete Forms Featuring Lightweight, High-Performance LNP* Verton* Composite
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business unit today announced an industry first: new one-piece, reusable concrete forms made from the company’s high-performance LNP* Verton* long glass fiber-reinforced composite. - October 19, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Star Thermoplastics Develops New Thermoplastic Elastomers Line Expressly for Pet Toys
A new thermoplastic elastomer formulated expressly for toy pets and sold under the StarPet line is now available from Star Thermoplastics. - October 12, 2011 - Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc.
ResMed Helps Patients Breathe Easier with S9™ Series Sleep Therapy Devices Incorporating SABIC’s High-Tech Cycoloy* and Lexan* Resins
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit today announced that ResMed – a global leader in medical products for treating and managing respiratory disorders – has selected Cycoloy* and Lexan* resins to enhance the performance, aesthetics and sustainability of the new ResMed S9™ series of sleep apnea devices. - September 30, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Star Thermoplastics Introduces Lower Cost Alternative TPEs for Medical Applications
New StarMed TPEs from Star Thermoplastics are formulated for medical products such as physical therapy straps and medical pads. - September 30, 2011 - Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc.
SABIC to Join Automotive Innovation Joint Venture INPRO
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced in Berlin today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an equity stake in INPRO, a joint venture (JV) dedicated to collaborative innovation in automotive production. - September 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Solar Shading Panels Using SABIC’s Lexan* Sheet Supports City of Westminster College’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals
New solar shading panels made from lightweight, durable Lexan* Exell* D polycarbonate (PC) sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit, are making a major contribution to energy efficiency and comfort at the new flagship City of Westminster College in central London. - September 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Features Space-Age Material Technologies
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is exhibiting high-performance thermoplastic solutions that are helping aviation customers reduce weight and costs, enhance safety and sustainability, and optimize the flying experience. - September 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s Ultem* PEI Low Moisture Absorption Foam Offers Major Weight-out, Performance & Cost Benefits vs. PMI for Aerospace Applications
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing the low moisture absorption of Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) foam for composite aircraft structures. - September 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
PCC (Plastics Color Corporation) Acquires Liquid Color Manufacturer
Plastics Color Corporation just announced the acquisition of Polysource LLC, a color and additives manufacturer in Tempe, AZ. - September 09, 2011 - Plastics Color Corporation
PCC (Plastics Color Corporation) Materials Certified by NSF International
Plastics Color Corporation recently announced the certification of several color concentrates in its polypropylene product line by NSF International. - September 02, 2011 - Plastics Color Corporation
E&T Plastics Donates Acrylic Sheet to the “Reflecting the Stars” Art Installation in New York City
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, donated key acrylic components to the “Reflecting the Stars” art installation in New York City. - August 27, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Pedestrian Safety Undertray Molded from SABIC’s Xenoy iQ* Resin Helps Ford C-MAX Earn Euro NCAP Five-Star Rating
Xenoy iQ* resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV). - August 25, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Insulgard* Security Products’ New FEMA-Compliant Full Lite Architectural Doors Combine Extreme Weather Protection with Improved Ambiance
Insulgard* Security Products – the industry leader in architectural security products – today announced new full lite architectural aluminum security doors that help protect emergency workers and the public from life-threatening hurricanes and tornadoes. - August 20, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Rabbit Laser USA Looks to E&T Plastics as a Professional Source for Plastics
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, has entered into a business relationship with Rabbit Laser USA. - August 01, 2011 - E&T Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultem* PEI Fiber Debuts in Japan Wool Textile Company’s New Work Wear Line, Weaving Together Comfort, Protection
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its versatile, high-performance Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) fiber has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing. - July 09, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
E&T Plastics Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. - June 25, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Advanced Cerametrics, Inc. is Proud to Announce the Promotion of Dr. Farhad Mohammadi
Dr. Mohammadi received his Doctorate in Materials Engineering from Rutgers University in the area of piezoelectric actuators and sensors. He joined ACI in 2001 and since worked as a senior research scientist and later as the Director of Research and Development leading numerous projects in the... - June 25, 2011 - Advanced Cerametrics, Inc.
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Ultem* HU1004 Resin Validated as Top Material of Choice for Multiple Sterilization Capabilities vs. PPSU
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced third-party test results that validate the multiple sterilization capabilities of its remarkably tough Ultem* HU1004 polyetherimide (PEI) resin. - June 23, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s Lexan* LUX FR PC Grades Featuring Custom Diffusion and Optimal Luminance Help Light Engine’s LED Tubes Shine
At Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC shined a spotlight on its latest win: China-based Light Engine’s selection of customized Lexan* LUX high-diffusion resin grades to produce light-emitting diode (LED) tube lighting for its customer Optiled. - June 09, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
E&T Plastics Promotes Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager for the company’s Long Island City branch. - June 06, 2011 - E&T Plastics
E&T Plastics Transitions Manufacturing Operations to New Teterboro Facility
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the completion of a year-long transition of manufacturing operations to a new 70,000 square foot facility in Teterboro, NJ. - June 05, 2011 - E&T Plastics
SABIC Paints a Bright Future for Laser Direct Structuring with New Custom-Colorable LNP* Thermocomp* Compound
The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced at Chinaplas, booth 10.2E21, the first new custom-colorable LNP* Thermocomp* thermoplastic compound for laser direct structuring (LDS) to save space and reduce the weight of mobile devices. - May 28, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Showcases at Chinaplas Industry Leadership in Validating PCR Claims to Help Customers Achieve Sustainability Goals
At Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced a new milestone in its expanding sustainability efforts to provide customers with a diverse portfolio of high-performance, environmentally responsible materials. - May 26, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
All-New Range Rover Evoque Makes Strong Sustainability Statement with Help from SABIC’s Lightweight Materials
The all-new Range Rover Evoque is in the spotlight at SABIC’s Chinaplas 2011 booth (#10.2E21), underscoring the benefits of lightweight and environmentally responsible materials from the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC. - May 23, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Announces Polycarbonate Capacity Expansions in Asia to Support Region’s Strong Growth Trajectory
The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced here at Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, that it is adding new production lines of the company’s world-renowned Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins and films in Shanghai and Nansha, China. These additions are part of the... - May 20, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Expands Industry’s Broadest Polycarbonate Portfolio with the Introduction of SABIC® PC Resin
Here at Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced the addition of SABIC® PC resin to its already expansive polycarbonate (PC) offering, reaffirming the company’s polycarbonate industry leadership. - May 19, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Newest Extem* UH Resin Meets Hottest Trends for Higher Continuous Use Temperatures and Greater Design Freedom
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced the newest addition to its Extem* UH family of amorphous thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins to meet customer requirements for design-friendly materials that deliver high performance at prolonged extreme temperatures. - April 27, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins Two ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards for Significant Manufacturing Improvement
On April 18, SABIC Innovative Plastics was honored by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) with two Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards. - April 27, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics Scores Big at Stadia Design & Technology Expo with Launch of New Ultra-Stiff Lexan* Thermoclear* Sheet Solutions
SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to lead in the plastics industry with the announcement of its latest polycarbonate (PC) sheet technology for stadium roofing. New Ultra-Stiff Lexan*. - April 23, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
New Research by SABIC Innovative Plastics Underscores Importance of Lexan* PC Auto Glazing for Extended EV Range and Reduced Emissions
SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) glazing. - April 23, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Anti-Static and Low-Gloss/No-Paint Solutions Add Stylish High Quality to Automotive Interiors
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched two new specialty materials that make creating and maintaining high-quality, attractive automotive interiors much easier. - April 22, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics Teams with IAV GmbH to Develop EV & Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Solutions with Advanced Lightweight Thermoplastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced its collaboration with IAV GmbH, a world leader in advanced vehicle and powertrain systems, to develop advanced thermoplastic solutions that can replace metal in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid powertrain components. Specifically, the two companies are... - April 20, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics Flies High at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2011 with Breakthrough Materials Solutions That Meet Critical Industry Needs
Here at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B, Booth 5F33, SABIC Innovative Plastics is spotlighting high-performance thermoplastic resin, sheet, foam and composite solutions that are helping aviation customers meet the critical challenges of weight-out, regulatory compliance, and sustainability,... - April 19, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Sabic Innovative Plastics’ Expression 2012 Palette Makes a Splash
SABIC Innovative Plastics has unveiled its new Expression 2012 palette, the company’s fifth-annual portfolio of eye-catching resin colors and special effects to inspire designers and give customers new ways to differentiate their products and stand out from the competition. - March 29, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
China’s Leedarson Blazes Trail in LED Lighting with LNP* Konduit* Compound from SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leedarson Lighting – a leading end-to-end private label lighting manufacturer and provider of energy saving lighting solutions – has selected LNP* Konduit* thermally conductive compound in a new white formulation to manufacture heat sinks for two of its light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit bulbs. - March 05, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Specialty Materials Help Medical Device Makers Stay Ahead of Healthcare Trends in Safety, Home Care and Regulation
Increasing regulation, stronger emphasis on patient/provider safety and the shift to cost-effective alternative care delivery are among the top healthcare priorities. - February 12, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Valox* and Xylex* Resins Help GE Healthcare Nail Ever-Toughening Requirements for New Medical Equipment
Today at MD&M West 2011, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that GE Healthcare, a global leader in medical technology, has selected Valox* resin for the housing and Xylex* resin for the storage bins of its new Optima XR220amx1 mobile x-ray machine to meet the increasing demands being placed on medical equipment. - February 12, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins Aviation Week Suppliers’ Innovation Challenge Award for its Versatile, Lightweight Ultem* PEI Structural Foam
SABIC Innovative Plastics has won an award in Aviation Week’s first annual Suppliers’ Innovation Challenge competition, recognizing new and recent technology developments by tiered suppliers in the aerospace and defense industry. - January 16, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Leviton Electrifies Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market with New Charger Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Sustainable Valox iQ* Resin
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that Leviton Manufacturing, a North American leader in electrical devices and systems, has selected Valox iQ* resin for the housing of its new Evr-Green™ electric vehicle (EV) cord set, a portable charger for EVs. Valox iQ resin – which incorporates up-cycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from water bottles and offers molded-in color to avoid secondary painting – significantly enhances the environmental benefits of the Leviton charger. - December 17, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Geloy* XTW Resin Provides Exceptional Good Looks, Weatherability, and Performance for Zhongcai’s Window Profiles
When Zhongcai Profiles Co. Ltd., Zhejiang, China, needed an advanced materials solution to manufacture color-rich, high-performance window profiles for its building and construction customers, the company turned to SABIC Innovative Plastics. - December 17, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Noryl GTX* Conductive Resins Offer Greater Dimensional Stability for Larger Automotive Body Panels
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched its latest high-tech thermoplastic offering – a new family of Noryl GTX* resins – to give global automotive OEMs and tiers a major design advantage. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Lexan* Sheet for Train Window Frames Helps Plexx Stay on Track with Lower Costs and Streamlined Production
A K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that its new ultra-tough, flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* F6000 polycarbonate (PC) sheet has been chosen by Plexx AS, a leading Norwegian plastics converter, to thermoform European passenger train window frames. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ SABIC® STAMAX® Long Glass Fiber PP Helps Hyundai Sonata’s Plastic Door Module Win 2010 SPE Innovation Award
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its lightweight, high-performance SABIC® STAMAX® long glass fiber polypropylene (LGFPP) resin helped Hyundai-Kia Motors win a coveted Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2010 Innovation Award on Nov. 9. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Portfolio of Solutions for Sustainable LED Retrofit Lighting Shines with High-Performance, Style, and Long Life
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched a new portfolio of specialty resins and compounds that can optimize the performance, lifespan and aesthetics of light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit lighting. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics